Translation
zone, area
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Word origin
From Latin zona ('belt, girdle'), from Greek zone ('belt'), originally referring to the climatic belts that circle the globe. English took zone from the same source.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- zone
- English cognates
- zone
Grammar
Examples
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The factory area is at the entrance to the city.
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We have entered a difficult area during the flight.
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This area is off-limits to the public.
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A blue zone limits parking time to two hours.
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This area really lacks public transport.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 13: zone, église, futur and 5 more words.